OUYEN, Tuesday. — Although many farmers are not yet alive to the necessity of joining in the campaign to combat the grasshopper plague, which threatens crops in this area, good work is being done under the direction of the assistant Government entomologist (Mr. T. M. Ward). Millions of insects have been destroyed by poison baits. After the swarm had passed through Mr. W. Goodrem's oat crop, east of Ouyen, it looked as if a binder had been over it. By using a fire rake and loose hay Mr. L. Vines considers that he obtained a 50 per cent kill on his property. Mr. C. Gerloff was able to turn a large swarm of insects which were advancing in his crop, by building a low wall of straw in front of them and firing it.Poison and Fire to Fight Plague. (1934, November 7). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954), p. 16. Retrieved November 13, 2010, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10991825
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